Norwalk Furniture Announces Upcoming Events at HPMKT

October 23, 2025  by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   

“We can’t wait for Fall High Point Market. Over the last year, we have worked diligently to establish new goals with fresh perspectives in design and in manufacturing. As well as working to remodel our home in North Carolina, which breathes new life into our High Point showroom,” shares Tim Newlin, president of Norwalk Furniture. “Our team is excited to invite market attendees to experience the evolution of our brand, at a curated selection of events and talks, with exciting frames + fabric premieres.” 

Headquartered in Norwalk, Ohio, Norwalk Furniture comprises (3) distinct brands: Their flagship line, Norwalk Furniture, Studio 1902, which debuted in Fall 2024, and Kim Salmela for Norwalk. 

Known for being one of the few employee-owned and operated companies, and for its remarkable ability to manufacture custom furniture on demand with a production time of about 35 days. Norwalk’s unwavering commitment to responsibly sourced materials and eco-friendly processes continue to set it apart by creating sustainable furniture that enhances healthier homes for its designer clientele, retail buyers, and the end-consumer.

Norwalk x Crypton® Home Fabrics will kick off a series of events with an exclusive Preview Party with designer Kim Salmela on Oct 25, from 3:30-6PM, in their showroom at IHFC - M108, Main, Floor 1. 

This event is a first look at Kim Salmela’s second collection of textiles with Crypton®. During the event, Kim, and Norwalk’s president, Tim Newlin, will share insights into the fabric premier. Following the launch event, Norwalk invites buyers to see Kim’s Crypton Collection come to life, while they discover 100 + new fabrics on a variety of new upholstered pieces, sofas, sectionals, and chairs. RSVP to Eventbrite.

Kim Salmela’s second collection of upholstery fabrics designed in partnership with Crypton® Home Fabrics features a total of seven patterns, four of which will be previewed at Norwalk Furniture’s showroom at Fall High Point Market, and the entire collection will launch at Interwoven Textile Fair in November 2025. 

On Oct 26 at 11 a.m., in IHFC - M108, Main, Floor 1, Norwalk is collaborating with award-winning luxury designer Wendy Glaister, Wendy Glaister Interiors, for a special talk + tour on “How Pairing Custom Upholstery, Sustainability + Performance Leads to Award-Winning Projects.”

During the Crypton® sponsored talk, guests will hear how a successful luxury designer and businesswoman identifies specific brands open to collaborating on her award-winning projects, and how this has elevated her career and enhanced her bottom line. Norwalk’s lead Designer, Kim Salmela, will join Wendy to share insights behind her new Crypton® Collection and what trends she is seeing in upholstery fabrics for Fall-Winter 2025/26. Following the talk, Norwalk invites guests to enjoy lunch in their recently remodeled cafe featuring Caesarstone and enjoy gift bags from Crypton® Home Fabrics. RSVP on Eventbrite. 

Book a Market Tour to connect with Norwalk’s friendly and knowledgeable staff starting on Oct 24 - 29 from 8 am to 6 pm. For new and existing customers, their team will be on hand to walk individuals and group tours through their showroom and extensive product offerings. Guests are also invited to join their team for daily afternoon happy hours from 12-2pm, in their newly remodeled Cafe, created in partnership with hard surface brand Caesarstone.

Norwalk’s HPMKT Event Schedule |  IHFC - M108, Main, Floor 1

— Caesarstone & RUE Magazine Hosted Happy Hour Friday, Oct 24 & Saturday, Oct 25, 3:30 to 6:30 PM.

— Join Kim Salmela x Crypton® Home Fabrics for a Preview Party on Saturday, October 25th, from 3:30-6PM.

— Light Bites & Live Music by Chamberlin Birch Saturday, Oct 25, 3:30 – 5:30 PM & Sunday Oct 26, 3 – 5 PM

— Join Wendy Glaister x Norwalk for a special Tour + Talk, on Sunday, Oct 26th at 11:00 AM, followed by lunch in their new Cafe.

— Join Norwalk for Lunch served daily from 12-2:00 PM during market.

— Daily afternoon social hours start at 3:30 PM, Oct 24 - 28